Australian whaler Onward according to the New Zealand newspaper Daily Southern Cross dated 10 April 1873

South Sea whalers boiling blubber/boats preparing to get a whale alongside. 

A watercolour by British artist Sir Oswald Brierly. The painting dates from around 1876.

An item referred to tidings of the correspondent at Norfolk Island, New Zealand reporting the arrival on 11 March the Australian whaler Onward of Sydney captain Conley putting in for water. Was loaded with just 10 barrels sperm oil. She left on 11 March for whaling. Barque.